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What happened in the league?
A heart-wrenching finish to the season for second-placed Pahang as they watched the title slip away on the final day with a defeat at Terengganu. The team relied heavily on the league's standout strong-man in forward Dickson Nwakaeme and boasted a backline manned by probably the second strongest in Damion Stewart. Having led the league comfortably for most of the season, Zainal Abidin Hassan's men endured a torrid August that left their title hopes in flames.

Did anything go wrong?
The squad was way too small for Zainal to rely on. When you have the same 12-to-14 players who are virtually always starting, it's no surprise when the high level of performance starts dipping towards the end of the campaign.

Pahang and JDT were in a two-way battle for the Malaysia Super League title

What went right?
The decision to bring in Matthew Davies was the perfect tonic at a time when Jalaluddin Jaafar and Shahrizan Salleh were struggling fitness-wise. Sporting the rather old-school look of low socks was the no-nonsense, Australian-born right back that gave Pahang's defence the right balance.

Player to watch?
Nwakaeme is the pick of the bunch here for obvious reasons. Often typecast as just a strong player, the striker is so much more than that. Clever on the ball and a creative force as well, the Nigerian import is a true team player.

Prediction
It will be a real surprise if Pahang don't finish top of this group.